When you plan a long-distance trip to a place you've never been before, do you just hop in the car and start driving and hope for the best? Writing a screenplay is also a long trip into unknown territory. There are hundreds of complex decisions to be made during the trip. That's why making a few basic decisions before you start can both reduce stress and make sure you're heading in the right direction.

Whether you are a writer looking to understand the fundamentals of writing for film or a television writer looking to expand your skillset, Beginning Feature Film Writing has invaluable information to offer you. Using detailed analyses of successful scripts, you will discover how film writers maximize the impact of your work using compelling characters and scenes. The writing critiques in this workshop are tailored to develop specific skills needed to succeed as a feature film writer. You will also gain access to a wealth of creative writing prompts.

Testimonial:"Once again, excellent material was presented for this course. Ralph's feedback is always really positive and he takes the time to show you how to make your ideas even better. I love courses with Ralph." - Jonathon P.

Raffaele completed creative writing training through the Christian Writer's Guild in 1995, the same year that he penned the Mars Hill anthology. Raffaele sold his first feature film, Willows Way, to York Entertainment International in 2007, and his second feature film, Back to the Beyond, to Maxim Media International in 2011.

Raffaele consulted on the psychological thriller Dark Minds, which was sold to R-Squared Films (2014 release), and is currently producing an original screenplay entitled One, which focuses on the last remaining human being following the disappearance of the Earth's inhabitants.